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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 930.85, 1,396.62 and 383.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 930.85, 1,396.62 and 383.08 is: 574.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    930.85 : 1,396.62 = 383.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    930.85/1,396.62 = 383.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    930.85x = 1,396.62 × 383.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    930.85x = 535,017.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,017.19/930.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.76

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